WHAT IS MANTA?

The Marine Science and Nautical Training Academy (MANTA) is a non-profit education and research organization.

MANTA MISSION

To provide high school and college students a unique opportunity to learn about the marine environment, and to participate in marine science research and conservation projects. The program provides an intensive, experienced-based field study program in fundamental and applied marine science and the principles and practices of the nautical sciences.

TESTIMONIALS

• “Living, sleeping, eating, and diving in paradise made this summer one of my best.” Oliver Guillette, 2009 High School Program Alum, now at University of North Carolina in Wilmington.
   
• “I truly had fun and enjoyed myself in a learning environment. I want to come back for the college program.” Tiffany Kingston, 2009 High School Program Alum, now at College of Charleston. 


• “This trip helped me decide that I want to study Marine Biology in college.” Parker South, 2009 High School Program Alum, High School Senior. 


• “MANTA was one educational program that I would be happy to do over and over again. I wouldn’t trade the experience or knowledge gained on this trip for anything.” Jessica Barber, 2009 High School Program Alum, High School Senior.


• “I loved the whole thing. All the diving and sailing was so much fun. And the food was great.” Ben Smith, 2009 High School Program Alum, High School Senior.


• “(The MANTA program was an) exciting way to step out of the classroom and learn in paradise.” Harlan Renken, 2009 High School Program Alum, High School Senior.